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AVANn PRODUCTS DIVISION OF THE MACKLE CO. INC.

P.0, BOX 520604 - MIAMI FLORIDA 33152

CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICE

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, CALL TOLL FREE

FROM ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES

(800) 220 - 5570.

USER'S GUIDE

DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR

Record serial number and model number of this
appliance in space provided below.

Serial Number
Model Number

Retain these numbers for reference

3725

1352 YWT

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Important safety instructions
Notes on disposal
Parts and Features
Electricai connection
Preparation and operation
Setting the Controls
Room temperature
Use of the ice cube trays
Defrosting
Changing the Light Bulb

Vacation and Moving Care

Food Storage Guide
Freezing
Cleaning your Refrigerator
Avoid unnecessary service calls
Changing Reversible Doors
Warranty

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Important Safety Instructions

▲WARNING

using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

• Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.

* Child entrapment and suffocation are

not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous... even if they will 'just sit in
the garage a few days'.
If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, do it safely. Please read
the safety booklet from the Association
of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
Help prevent accidents.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Notes on disposal

Old appliances still have some resudual
value. An environment-friendly method of
disposal will ensure that valusdsle raw
materials can be recovered and used again.
Unplug your old appliance, cut through the
mans cable and throw away cable and plug
together.
The refrigerant used in freezers and
refrigerators and the gases in the insulation
material require special disposal procedures.

Ensure that none of the pipes running
through the appliance are damaged prior to
disposal.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when

* Never allow children to operate, play

with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

* Never clean refrigerator parts with

flammable fluids. The fumes can create
a fire hazard or explosion.

* FOR YOUR SAFETY *
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR

ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.

Your new appliance was protected by
adequate packaging while it was on its way
to you. All mateials used for this purpose
are environment-friendly and suitable for
recycling. Please contribute to protecting the
environment by disposing of the packaging
appropriately.
Do not allow children to play with any
parts of the packaging. There is a risk of
suffocation fay the cardboard boxes and
plastic wrapping.
Up-to-date information concerning options
for disposing of your old appliance and the
packaging from the new one can be
obtained from your retailer or local council
office.

PARTS and FEATURES

1. Freezer sheif

2. Freezer compartment

3. Thermostat box

4. Shelves

5. Transparent vegetable shelf

6. Storage compartment

7. Freezer door

8. Dairy compartment

9. Adjustable door shelf

10-11. Bottle rack

12. Upper plate

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHODS

This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard
three prong wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
' Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third ground prong from power cord
supplied with this appliance.
* Use of extension cords are not recommended.
The location you choose should be away from heat sources like stove, heater, or radiator.
Avoid installing your refrigerator in humid places (like next to sinks).

LEVELING

Place your refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when fully loaded.
Make your refrigerator stand level by adjusting the legs provided in case of uneven floors.

PREPARATION AND OPERATION

Before loading foods in your refrigerator:

1. Place all Uie racks and any kind of vessels on their proper places.

2. If required, perform necessary cleaning.

3. Open the door of your refrigerator and any covers inside it for a period ot time so as to aerate it

4. Plug in the unit before checking for current presence in the socket

5. Set the thermostat button to tiie highest position, then close the door and the covers.

6. Keep the unit operational In this setting for not less than one hour.

7. Then you can place foods inside the unit.

8. Afterwards, set can the friermostat button to any position you require. In doing this, consilder
information in the section titled "Setting frie confrols" (Sel«tion of thermostat positions).

SETTING THE CONTROLS

Your refrigerator has only one control for regulating the temperature in the fresh food and in the
freezer compartment. It is located on the upper right side of the tower section.

When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time, set the control to 3. Temperature control
adjustments range from 1 (warmest) to 6 (coldest).
In a day or two, you may decide if the control is set correctly. The setting indicated above

should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage. If you use the freezer section often,

set the control to 6. The number six setting is recommended for short term usage only. The
controls will be set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
You will find on pages 6 4? some suggestions for storing fresh or frozen food.

ROOM TEMPERATURE

Your appliance being of class T specified in standards, realizes the freezing process in

environments between +18 ‘C and +43 ‘C with the most productive and superior performance.

The appliance may be exposed to lower or higher temperatures but only for shorter period of

lime and the temperature should never be lower than +5*C. In case the appliance is exposed to
temperatures lower than +16‘C, the operation of the refrigerator is normal, yet the temperature

in ttie freezing compartment is raised which shortens the storage time of the frozen foods.

Never place the appliance near heat emitting devices (e.g. cooker, radiator, water heater or

similar devices) and do not expose it to direct sunlight.

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USE OF THE ICE CUBE TRAYS

An ice box is supplied together with an ice tray. For your ice requirements, fill approximately 3/4
of №e tray after having washed it

To eject ice cubes into the bucket provided, insert the ice tray and twist slightly until the pieces
of ice fall.

if cubes are not used, they may shrink. The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get

DEFROSTING

Your refrigerator defrosts the ice on the lower part automatically. During this cycle, the water
formed by melting frost in the freezer is directed down the back wall and drained into a shallow
plastic pan beneath the cabinet where it is evaporated. To remove the defrost pan at the
bottom of the cabinet, pull it out and set it aside. This pan should be cleaned at least once a
year. Check also the draining pipe at regular intervals to see if it is clogged.

To remove the defrost pan, puli it out and set it aside.

When there is excessive frost in the deep freezer section, from time to time you may have to
defrost this section as follows:

First, run the temperature control to the coldest setting for about 12 hours; this way when you
remove the food out, they will be protected during the period of defrosting. Then unplug the
refrigerator and use the plastic spatula supplied wifri it to clean the frost. Never remove the ice
with a sharp or pointed object. Let the ice melt by itself.

After the ice and frost melts, dry the water wi№i a sppnge and/or a paper towel. Place the food
previously removed,

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

Before removing the light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading
to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or
personal injury.

To change the refrigerator light:

1- Remove the bulb cover in front of the thermostat box. Notice there is a screw holding this
cover.
2- Remove bulb.
3- RepIace with a 15 watt appliance bulb.
4- Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.

Note: Be sure to replace bulb wi№ one of the same size and shape.

VACATION AND MOVING CARE VACATION

Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it.
Rinse well and dry. Keep doors open far enough for air to get in. This will keep odor and mold
from building up.

MOVING

Remove all food. Pack frozen in dry ice. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.

Take out ail removable parts. Wrap ail parts and tape them together so they do not shift and

rattle. Screw in the leveling legs and tape the doors shut.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during actual moving and in van. Protect outside of
refrigerator wiUi blanket.

When you get to your new home, refer to page 3.

FRESH FOOD GUIDE

There is a correct way to pack and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,
longer, take the time to study these recommended step.

Storing fresh food

Food placed in the refrigerator should be
wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof
material. This prevents food odor and taste
transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check code date to ensure
freshness.

Attention!

Oo not place the food or the bags in a
way to touch the inner rear wail of the
refrigerator.

Leafy vegetables

Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold
water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic
container and store in crisper.

Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)

store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic
container.

Fruit

Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull
berries until they are ready to use. Sort and
keep berries in their store container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag
on a refrigerator shelf.

Eggs

Store without washing in the original carton on
door compartment.

Milk

Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf.

Butter or margarine

Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
compartment.
When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer
packaging and freeze.

Cheese

store in the original wrapping until you are
ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in
plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum
foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also
be used.

Meat

Most meat can be stored in original wrapping
as long as it is air and moisture proof. Rawrap
if necessary. See the following chart for
storage times.

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APPROXIMATE TIME

TYPE

Chicken
Ground beef
Steaks and roats
Cured meats
Bacon
Cold cuts
Variety meats

(DAYS)•

1 to 2
1 to 2
3to5

7 to 10

5 to 7
3to5
1 to 2

'If meat is to be stored longer than the times given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased.

Storing frozen food

The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at
home.

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage limes, contact

your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook.

Packaging

The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging. The way you close and seal the package
must not allow air or moisture in or out. Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor
and transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food.

Recommended packaging for freezing:

* Rigid polyethylene (plastic) containers with tight-fitting lids

• Straight-sided canning/freezing jars.

• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
' Plastic-Coated paper
* Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from a saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Do not use:

' Bread wrappers
* Non-polyethyiene plastic containers
* Containers without tight lids
* Waxed-coated freezer wrap
' Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use of this wrapping could cause food ocfor, taste transfer and drying of frozen food.

Freezing

Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen
food into the freezer fi^an will freeze within 24 hours.. (No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per
cubic foot of freezer space) Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages. Be
careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food, the t^e of packaging or wrap used
{air and moisture proof) and the storage temperature (which should be O' F [-17.8* C])

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Your unit should be cleaned about once a month to prevent odors from building up.
Spills should be wiped out right away.

To clean your refrigerator, turn the temperature control to off, unplug it and take out all
removable parts, according to the following instructions.

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PART

Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)

Outside

Inside walls (freezer

should be allowed to
warm up so doth
won't stick)

Door liners and

gaskets

Plastic parts

(covers and panels)

Defrost pan

Condenser coils

Floor under

refrigerator

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Sponge or cloth with mild

' Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

detergent and warm water
Sponge, cloth or paper

towel with mild detergent,
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)

' Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners.
* Rinse and dry thoroughly.
* Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year. Apply
wax with a dean soft doth. Waxing painted metal surfaces
prowdes njsl protection. Do not wax plastic parts.

Sponge, soft cloth or paper
towel with baking soda or
mild detergent and warm
water

' Wash with mixture of warm water and

• mild detergent or

• baking soda (2 tablespoons (26 g] to
1 quart (.95 L) of water).

’ Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Sponge, soft cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent
and warm water

' Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE deaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or deaners containing petroleum on plastic
parts.

Sponge, dean sponge or
soft, dean doth with mild
detergent and warm water

’ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughiy.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring
deaners, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or

■damage material.

Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm water

* Remove base grille.
* To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace (remove
tape if any).
’ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughty.
* Replace with notched comer to the rear. Push it in all the
way.
* Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan.
* Replace base grille.

Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment

' Remove base grille.
' Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty.
Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other
month.
* Replace base grille.

Floor cleaners

■ Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line
allows.
' Clean tloor,
' Roll relrigerator back into place.
' Check 10 see if the refrigerator is level

AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS

Before calling a serviceman, check the chart below for problems you can fix without difficulty
and save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM

Your refrigerator will
not operate

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Unfamiliar sounds or a

ratting/imgling noise.

POSSIBLE CAUSE
The power supply cord is not plugged

into a live circuit with proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown or circuit

breaker tripped.

The Refrigerator Control is not set
correctly.

There is some№ing on top of or behind
the refrigerator.

The sounds are normal.

SOLUTtON
Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with

proper voltage.
Replace household fuse or reset circuit

breaker.
Set Refrigefatof* Control to a numbered

setting.
Remove item from on top of or behind the

refrigerator.
New features on your new refrigerator make

new sounds.

There is water in the
defrost pan.

The lights do not work.

The motor seems to

run too much.

This is normal in hot, muggy weather.
The pan may even be half full.

A household fuse has blown or circuit
breaker tripped.

The power suf^ly cord is not plugged
into a live circuit with proper voltage.

The bulb Is burned out.
The condenser coils are dirty.
It Is hot outside or in Ihe room.

Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan
does not overflow.

Replace houshold fuse, or reset circuit
breaker.

Rrmly plug power cord into a live circuit with
proper voltage.

Replace bulb.
Clean the coils.
On hot days, or if the room is too warm, the

motor naturally runs longer.

The door has been opened frequently.

Open the door as few times as possible.

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A large amount of food has been put in
at one time.

The motor will run longer in order to cool
down the interior when food is added.

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Changing Reversible Doors;

This refrigerator has been built with the door hinges on the right. If you wish to change the

opening direction, follow instructions below.

t-Remove the upper rounded lop (3). Using a sharp object, pry out the 2 plug buttons (1) and
remove the (2) PHILLIPS screws (1). Remove the 2 PHILLIPS screw (2) which connect the
upper hinges to the upper rounded top. Place top plate {3) on a padded surface to prevent
scratching.

2- Remove the hex-head screws of the upper hinge (4). Carefully lift the freezer door (5) and
place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching.

3- Remove the PHILLIPS screws of the center hinge (6). Carefully lift the door (7) and place it
on a padded surface to prevent scratching. Save the parts removed for future use.

4- Remove the kick plate (grille base) (8) by taking out the screws at each side of it with a
PHILLIPS screwdriver.

5- Remove the lower hinge (9) from the right side and transfer it to the left end.

6- Using a sharp object, pry out the plug buttons of the middle hinge holes (10). Press ttiem into
the opposite comer (11).

7- Fit the grille base (12) into its place.

8- Set the lower door (13) to its place making sure the hinge pin enters the bushing in the door
bottom section.

9- While holding the door in the dosed position, loosely secure the center hinge (14) using the
screw removed (STEP 3)

10- Set the freezer door (IS) to its place making sure the hinge pin enters the door bushing in

the bottom sections of the door.

11- While holding the freezer door in the dosed position, loosely secure the upper hinge (16)

using the bolts removed in STEP 2.

12- Before tightening these bolts, make sure the top of the door is level with the cabinet top, and
the space between the doors is equidistant across the entire front. Avoid over-tightening these
screws. Tighten both until they are just snug, then turn them another one-half turn.

13- Replace the upper rounded top (17).

14- Tighten the upper rounded top screws (18) and press the plug buttons (18).

15- Fit and tighten the screws (19) which connect the upper hinges to the u|Sper rounded top.

16- Check the gasket, it shouldn't be creased and it should seal well.

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REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER
PRODUCT WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY

For the first year after purchase and use within
the continental United States by the original
consumer. Avanti Product. Inc., will at its
option, repair or replace any party of the
AVANTI Refrigerator or Freezer which proves
to be defective In material or workmanship
under normal use. In commercial or rental
application the warranty period is ninety {90)
days. During this period Avanti Products will
provide all parts and labor necessary to correct
such defects free of charge, so long as the
appliance has been installed and operated in
accordance with the written instructions
furhisned with the appliance.
The customer wilt be responsible for cost of
service calls resulting from problems
considered Normal Responsibilities of User
(See paragraph so entitled)
To obtain senrice on your Avanti Refrigerator or
Freezer refer to the Directory of Avanti
Authorized Appliance Service Stations and call
the closest company for inspection and repair
of the appliance under the terms of this
warranty.
All Avanti Appliances of 3.5 cubic foot capacity
or less must be brought/sent to the applicable
service shop for repair.

LIMITED SECOND THROUGH
FIFTH YEAR COMPRESSOR
WARRANTY

For the second through fifth years of use Avanti
Products will make available a replacement
compressor as may be required due to failure.
In commercial or rental use this additional
limited compressor warranty in one (1) year and
nine months. Any and all labor charges for
determination of cause of failure, installation of
the replacement compressor and
transportation / handling charges for shipment
of the replacement compressor will be the
responsibility of the user.
Cartage charges for moving the appliance to a
service shop (as may be required ) and back to
the user's home will also be the user’s
responsibility.

EXCLUSIONS

Avanti Products shall not be responsible for
content losses food or otherwise incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the
failure of the product to conform to any express
or implied warranty. In addition, Avanti Prod
ucts is not responsible for service calls which
do not involve defects in material or work
manship or other external causes such as
abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or
Acts of God.
Therefore, cost of replacement or repair of the
following items, parts or labor, will not be
considered warranty repars:

1- Evaporator doors.
2- Evaporator door springs and / or frames.
3- Inner door panels [ Includes plastic door

shelves} and chest freezer lid liners.

4- Door shelf rails and /or supports.
5- Vegetable crispers.
6- Vegetable crisper covers (glass or plastic).
7- Light bulbs and/or plastic housing.
8- Plastic cabinet liners.

9- Punctured evaporators which will void the
warranty on the complete
refrigerating system, i.e. compressor,
condenser, evaporator and related tubing.
This warranty does not apply in Hawaiian
Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and/or
any foreign country.

NORMAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF
USER

1- Proper installation and use of the
appliance in accordance with instructions
supplied with the Refrigerator or Freezer.

2- Replacement of light bulbs.
3- Repair of damage to finish.
4- Proper connection to power supply of

sufficient voltage.

5- Replacement of blown fuses.
6- Repair of loose connections or defect in

house wiring,

7- Accessibility of the appliance to the

service technician for repairs.

The user must keep a copy of the Bill of Sale,
or Payment Record verifying the purchase date
to validate this warranty.

AVANTI PRODUCTS, DIVISION
OFTHEMACKLE CO., INC.
P.O. BOX 520604-MIAMI
FLORIDA 33152

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